The most awaited live-action film ‘Ghost in the Shell’ starring Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Pilou Asbaek, Michael Pitt, Juliette Binoche and Ng Chin Han is set to release on 31st March in North America. The film is adapted from the Japanese manga and anime film ‘Kōkaku Kidōtai’ and is directed by Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.

The official PlayStation blog began streaming an exclusive nine-minute video of Paramount Picture live-action film on Wednesday. Director Rupert Sanders commented “I first returned to the visual language of the original manga, which really caught my imagination. That imagery has enraptured fans all over the world and it was the cornerstone for us as we developed the movie.” Sanders’ full statement is available on the PlayStation Blog.

The film held its world premiere in Tokyo on March 16, and it will open in Japan on April 7. The film’s Japanese dub will feature Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ohtsuka, and Kouichi Yamadera reprising their roles as the Major, Batou, and Togusa, respectively.